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Completed work and in‑progress projects

• Softball field: Gamigliano said the new softball field was nearly complete; drainage and underground infrastructure were installed and sod was expected at the end of the week.

• Wrestling room and gym improvements: The renovated wrestling room — with new mats, ventilation and upgraded HVAC — is finished, and painting and lighting work in the high school gym has been completed for one half of the gym. The second half, including a wood‑floor replacement, remains planned; the floor work requires abatement of a material layer discovered under the existing floor.

• Curtain wall and iLab improvements: The facilities team completed a new exterior curtain wall for the iLab and other transfer‑to‑capital items such as improved theatrical spaces and music room flooring in select buildings.

Next‑year priorities and budget drivers

Gamigliano said the district’s largest budget drivers are utilities (gas, oil, water, electricity) and contracted services for HVAC, elevators and life‑safety inspections. Principal projects proposed for the coming year include an Osborne roof replacement (a 1997 roof identified as leaky), theatrical lighting replacement (parts obsolete for 1975 system), music‑room flooring and completion of the high‑school gym floor after abatement work.

Why it matters: Rising utility costs and the need to sustain recent capital investments motivated the proposed allocations. Gamigliano stressed that many investments are protective — replacing aging roofs and HVAC preserves existing buildings and reduces future emergency repairs.

Board questions

Board members asked about energy‑performance contracting and whether the district should pursue a Energy Performance Contract (EPC). Gamigliano and other staff said the district standardized controls and completed many lighting and HVAC control upgrades that capture some energy‑savings in‑house; the administration is exploring vendor options that may achieve savings without borrowing required by a traditional EPC.

Quotable: “A vast majority of the facility budget is utility,” Gamigliano said, describing how utility bills and usage tracking inform maintenance planning.

Votes at a glance

The consent agenda, approved by motion and recorded in the meeting, included construction bid awards for the Midland and Osborne additions, resolutions related to the performing arts center and multiple facility upgrades, and two donations: $172,000 from the Osborne PTO for classroom furniture (grades 3–5) and $9,500 from the Milton PTO for the fifth‑grade play. The board approved the consent agenda 7–0 (motion by Sean Klopfer; second by Matt Chivanoff). The meeting also recorded a 7–0 vote to adjourn (motion by Mr. Stein; second by Sean Kloepfer).

Ending: Facilities staff will proceed with projects scheduled for summer construction windows, begin Osborne roof planning and return with more detailed cost and scheduling information as work advances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities Director Rob Gamigliano reported on transfer‑to‑capital projects funded by the override and outlined proposed 2025–26 maintenance and capital priorities, including Osborne roof replacement, theatrical lighting replacement and the second‑half high school gym floor project (abatement required).","taxTitle","RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",53897,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6102512,"Athletics director outlines budget, student surveys and new facilities funded by override",1458,3894000,5352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804160-884a91017721fcb42473c5c4384094f4&start=3894&end=5352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804160-884a91017721fcb42473c5c4384094f4/thumbnail_3894000.jpg","/articles/6102512/New-York/Athletics-director-outlines-budget-student-surveys-and-new-facilities-funded-by-override","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102512-3d68f0b76fc84947563464d5e546ba05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155703&Signature=V5sOitKW~GEbn-YllH8D2Xorc71lVXPJfk0C-oPOuMZ2aRFoH54Eb3RFi27qyFQ5L5EM3N5-VONV2StAk~91~8GSCdxDudlDQn-64~TRm4yCHIF6MIagtrTPpOUx72v9SchsxIv2yoJ2ow30XpEDogchVOyFuKYBxdzeZvZoA9hZHB1UQ3NBgZ8rRNPLLWs~0ImO9PGU4kmJ7G0mq871c4IBIhxXq10FbbSDSUnjvGFpYSwwxKWotQywA8m5nQk2p8mcVUUXfmyFZz7jQz~qHT1Dklaxbbk1cQobTmpNPUFwoMbrn9ukxlHXN6~CSFGY~da8jU2aQvxurqMviOw9CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dulay, athletics staff, presented the athletics operating budget and program updates at the March 25 Board of Education meeting, summarizing participation, costs per pupil and new maintenance projects supported by last year’s capital transfer.

The athletics presentation emphasized student well‑being and program culture. Dulay described an end‑of‑season student survey intended to gather anonymous feedback on team environment and coaching; survey questions include: “Do you feel you improved as an athlete this season?” and “Do you feel coaches provided [support]?” Dulay said the survey is optional and sent by email to athletes, and senior exit surveys are planned.

Why it matters: Athletic programs involve recurring costs, transportation logistics and, in some sports, facility rentals; the board discussed how budget lines support equitable program access and the sustainability of recent capital improvements.

Key presentation points

• Participation and costs: The athletics office presented five‑year averages of participation for grades 7–12, cost‑per‑pupil breakdowns and line items for transportation, officials, equipment and entry fees. Dulay noted rental costs drive higher budgets for sports such as ice hockey.

• Post‑season travel: The budget added $10,000 to a post‑season travel line so the district can support teams advancing to section/state competitions without drawing emergency funds. Dulay said some postseason reimbursements partially return from sections and states.

• Facilities and donations: Dulay highlighted capital results from the recent override: a renovated wrestling room with new mats and HVAC, a resurfaced gym and a near‑complete softball field (sod delivery expected at the end of the week, presenter said). The unified basketball program has about 30 participants this year.

• Transportation and officials: Transportation issues improved since prior seasons, Dulay said, noting occasional bus timing problems at the season start. Officials’ fees and other external charges increase with team success and advancement.

• Student health and programming: The athletics office is partnering with the Rye Youth Council and health services to provide mindfulness and mental‑health supports for teams. Dulay described initiatives such as team book studies, coach training and coordinated work with the athletic trainer.

Board discussion and questions

Board members asked about distribution of material lists to families and whether active‑learning classrooms affect supply requests; Dulay and others said teacher and coach practices will adjust as spaces and storage change. Members also asked about transportation reliability; Dulay said service has improved and the athletic office adjusts game start times if needed to accommodate bus availability across districts.

Quotable: “I feel so grateful to be driven daily by [students], to think outside of the box,” Dulay said, reflecting on staff and community supports for athletics.

Ending: The athletics office will continue end‑of‑season surveys, monitor transportation needs and steward maintenance and capital projects supported by the override.","The district’s athletics office reviewed operating costs, participation, a student‑athlete survey and maintenance priorities. The presentation highlighted transportation trends, post‑season travel planning and capital projects such as the wrestling room and new softball field funded through last year’s override.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6102517,"Board reviews technology budget calls for AI plan, cybersecurity audits and continued Promethean roll‑out",2362,606000,2968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804160-884a91017721fcb42473c5c4384094f4&start=606&end=2968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804160-884a91017721fcb42473c5c4384094f4/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6102517/New-York/Board-reviews-technology-budget-calls-for-AI-plan-cybersecurity-audits-and-continued-Promethean-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102517-9d0f168568e69c0899d0f25d4dde8056/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155703&Signature=bGhSvtfEmnhFag10eKiEOPu-KLUTg1lP1YbTEe2JjMgeW05~5NdXfs6qvSbuZswfz-lOKx0dr3GhgKeNWz49qveMXBT7YJpeCiDevfuf~JiNn2W4tfiGubL3aNzA1U8vv40tg3B7iveXmEJ0rJesruQ8RImvfrupVjeXliqnYJQhUiL5-yswO49S5pKj88GT6lLOh3WTrTUG4i8cXjwqdMJ-vg4eR~5wNlqfHanFAkB85psY8EaP9pQi7Z2xfeEKL8beUxCoBgyGa~7GPqyQTKECjOKxg2QRzWoqpXpVAzNKBu9J6sDXdR4HFZTbKjXk2-~SfzRKx6TFxLCUEJT20g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caitlin, technology staff, presented the Rye City School District’s proposed 2025–26 technology operating budget on March 25, outlining infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity work and new curriculum supports for artificial intelligence.

The presentation covered network rewiring completed at the high school and middle school, a planned cabling rollout for two new wings at Osborne and Midland, and ongoing device‑management work that images “over 2,000 devices” each year so machines are ready for the next school year. Caitlin said the district moved its web filtering to a new platform, implemented multi‑factor authentication for staff Google Workspace accounts over the summer, and migrated iPad management to a new environment supporting digital art initiatives.

Why it matters: The technology budget underpins classroom instruction, security and administrative systems. The superintendent and board said the investments aim to keep classroom tools current while protecting student and staff data as AI tools enter schools.

Key presentation points

• Infrastructure and classrooms: District contractors rewired the high school and middle school over the past summer, upgrading cabling to Cat‑6a and relocating server closets out of classrooms, Caitlin said. That work enabled server and closet upgrades and informed wireless “heat map” testing to guide future access‑point placement.

• Classroom technology: The district is installing Promethean interactive panels in classrooms. Caitlin said the district installed roughly 20–25 boards this year and estimates “several more years” before district‑wide coverage; she said the high school alone has “probably over 200 spaces that need to be covered.” The presenter emphasized boards are put in classrooms after instructional and facilities review, not simply for blanket deployment.

• Device cycle and help desks: The technology office said it will begin a desktop replacement cycle and replace mobile devices for incoming grades (fifth grade Chromebooks and incoming sixth‑grade devices). The district runs faculty, student and parent help desks and said the student help desk is “packed every day.”

• Cybersecurity and audits: The district is engaged in a phase‑2 cybersecurity audit with vendor Redpoint, described as a NIST‑based assessment of documentation, procedures and penetration testing. Caitlin said recommendations should arrive in the coming weeks and the district will plan implementation and a potential phase‑3 review.

• AI and professional learning: The technology committee — “over 25 members,” Caitlin said — produced draft AI guidelines this year. The district is launching an AI institute for staff this summer, adding AI to library/media lessons and electives, and intends to produce a multi‑year strategic plan that houses work already under way. Caitlin described the strategic plan as a way “to house all the information in one place” and to sequence professional learning and classroom integration.

• Data systems and PowerSchool changes: The technology team reported automation gains with PowerSchool rostering and course requests: middle‑school course requests now flow from PowerSchool instead of a Google Form. The vendor plans an administrative interface facelift and a new graduation‑tracking planner the district intends to pilot with the high‑school counseling office.

• Software and budget pressures: The proposed operating lines include higher software and durable‑goods amounts. Caitlin described a roughly 12% budget increase for software overall (which covers instructional, business and facilities software), driven in part by new subscriptions and the expanding field of AI education tools. She said the technology committee evaluates tools and limits purchases to a small set that meet district needs.

Board discussion and questions

Board members asked about the district’s goal for Promethean coverage, compatibility and replacement cycles; Caitlin said product choice favored longer lifespan and broad compatibility with other platforms. Members pressed on PowerSchool changes and whether parental interfaces would change; Caitlin said the planned changes are primarily administrative and should not affect student/parent workflows at present. The board asked about the low response rate to New York State’s Digital Equity survey; Caitlin estimated a 5–10% response rate.

Quotable: “It takes a really large team to do everything that we do day in and day out,” Caitlin said, thanking instructional coaches, engineers and facilities staff for work on device imaging and installations.

Budget context and next steps

Caitlin said the technology operating lines support infrastructure (wiring, closets, wireless), software subscriptions (including evaluated AI tools subject to Ed Law 2‑d review), and durable materials for device replacement. The board did not vote on the technology budget at the March 25 meeting; the proposed figures feed into the district’s overall 2025–26 budget adoption process.

Ending: The technology committee will present the AI guidelines to faculty in April and the district plans to return with specific contract renewals and implementation plans as line‑item renewals occur in July.","The Rye City School District presented its proposed 2025–26 technology operating budget, detailing infrastructure upgrades, AI guidance and a phase‑2 NIST cybersecurity audit by Redpoint. The board discussed device replacement cycles, software cost increases and plans for Promethean boards and SALTO locks.","actionData","errors"]

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Board reviews technology budget calls for AI plan, cybersecurity audits and continued Promethean roll‑out